Subject: Polity
Union Territories (UTs) are created by the Parliament based on historical, administrative, or strategic needs. They are managed directly by the Central Government rather than having full statehood. The process involves legislative action to designate certain regions as UTs for more streamlined administration.
In simple language, UTs are areas that the Centre directly administers. For example, Chandigarh was created as a UT to serve as the capital for two states. This approach ensures that smaller or strategically important regions receive focused attention.
The creation of UTs helps manage regions where a full state structure might not be practical.